Publishing in Québec 2018: Good Times for English-Language Publishing

"There was a time when there were few English-language publishers here in Québec," says Linda Leith, president of the Association of English-language Publishers of Québec. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-09-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HarperCollins to publish first George Macdonald Fraser novel

HarperCollins has acquired the first novel written by Flashman author George Macdonald Fraser, Captain in Calico. The book will be published on 10th September, but throughout August, it will be available from Heywood Hill in Mayfair. Fraser was a longstanding customer at the shop, which... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-05-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Michael Joseph to publish Gerrard memoir this autumn

Michael Joseph will release an autobiography by footballer Steven Gerrard this autumn. The book, called Steven Gerrard: My Story, promises to be an “intimate and revelatory account” of Gerrard’s career. Gerrard joined Liverpool at the age of eight and went on to play more than 700 games for... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-05-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Would You Pay to Read Entertainment News Online? Time Inc. Sure Hopes So

Since Time Inc. became an indepedent publicly traded company last June, executives at the nation's large magazine publisher have tried to convince Wall Street investors that it's quickly transforming into a digital-first media company. It's certainly made strides, introducing video series,... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2015-05-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Google Closes Down Play Books Publisher

The Digital Reader reports that due to concerns over “rampant commercial piracy,” Google has closed the Google Play Books Partner Center to new users. The post Google Closes Down Play Books Publisher appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-05-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BEA 2015: Building a Successful Publishing Strategy in China

In The Art of War, Sun Tzu tells us, “In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.” Approaching the publishing market in China, it can be hard to distinguish the opportunities from the chaos. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Launches 'Publishing Luminaries' Awards

The awards will identify and celebrate talented young members of the U.S. publishing community, and bring recognition to them on a global stage. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BEA 2015: Town Hall Forum: ‘Change Is Good’

BEA show director Steve Rosato responded to questions about this year’s midweek BEA conference, and noted, “Obviously this year was a lot different. We learned that the consumer piece doesn’t mix with the trade piece. Change is good.” Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Studio 28 to publish original novel

Studio 28, the digital-publishing arm of Curtis Brown Literary & Talent Agency, is to publish its first original title. The Swiss Spy by Alex Gerlis will be published as an ebook on Monday 1st June. Studio 28 officially launched in March this year, and will publish in the UK and other... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-05-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Phyllis Tickle, Founding Religion Editor of Publishers Weekly, Is Writing Her Final Chapter

The religion authority, author, and pioneer in the coverage of spirituality and religion publishing has been diagnosed with inoperable stage 4 lung cancer. Still, she has book projects in the works and no plans to abandon them. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BEA 2015: Amazon: Is It Good For Readers?

The impact of Amazon on the book business is a longstanding, ongoing debate. But is Amazon good for readers? That’s the topic of this afternoon’s discussion at this year’s International Digital Publishing Forum conference. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Herman Wouk to publish first memoir aged 100

Author of The Caine Mutiny will look back on his century of experience in Sailor and FiddlerThere can’t be many centenarians who can celebrate their birthday by raising a glass to a new professional departure, but Herman Wouk – 100 on Wednesday, 27 May – is about to publish his first memoir.... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-05-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Short Takes: Spirituality & Religion Publishing News Briefs, May 28, 2015

Ann Voskamp raises funds for Ramadi refugees; IVP author will head Duke's Center for Reconciliation. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers are Treating Email Newsletters as a Platform of its Own

Publishers are scrambling to figure out their platform-publishing strategies, eyeing opportunities on Facebook, Snapchat and beyond.   But many are already treating email newsletters, often used a way to lure people back to publishing sites, as ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

[ Editor & Publisher | 2015-05-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Xander, Eclectic Dutch Publishing House, Celebrates Third Anniversary

What's in store for the Dutch publisher whose titles have ranged from 'Becoming Steve Jobs' to erotic romance. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Is Amazon Good for Readers?

A panel at the IDPF Digital Book Conference this Wednesday asks, is Amazon good for readers? Tell us what you think. The post Is Amazon Good for Readers? appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-05-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Brands to Publishers: Let Us Check Your Viewability Rates or We'll Stop Buying Ads

Earlier this month Google announced that video ads running on YouTube have a chance to be seen 91% of the time. That's great, and a lot better than the 46% of video ads that Google runs outside of YouTube that never have a chance to be seen. But advertisers would like to be able to check... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2015-05-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Mode Media raises $30 million for lifestyle media publishing platform

Lifestyle media company Mode Media raised $30 million in Series G funding on Thursday to invest in its technology platform. Hubert Burda Media led the round, according to TechCrunch. The company has raised $186 million in equity funding to date. CEO Samir Arora co-founded the Brisbane-based... Continue reading at Silicon Valley Business Journal

[ Silicon Valley Business Journal | 2015-05-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon fines publishers for late deliveries

Amazon has begun fining publishers for late deliveries of books to its warehouses.  Meanwhile, some payments to publishers have been delayed by what the company referred to as a “technical error”. The e-commerce giant has written to suppliers warning that if they do not hit delivery targets,... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-05-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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China at BEA 2015: Introducing China Publishing Group

China Publishing Group Corp. (CPG) is China’s largest and most influential trade and professional publishing group. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Printing and Publishing at Black Classic Press

After running Black Classic Press for nearly 40 years, founder W. Paul Coates said he is proud of his work as an independent publisher. But he said his work running BCD Digital Printing, a short-run printing operation, may be more significant: “I don’t know of any other full-time... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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